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13. NSK special bearings

13.1 Ultra-precision ball bearings for
gyroscopes
(1) Gyroscope bearings
Gyroscopes are used to detect and
determine traveling position and angular velocity
in airplanes and ships. Gyros are structurally
divided into two groups depending on the
number of directions and speeds of movement
to be detected: those with one degree of
freedom and those with two degrees of
freedom. (See Fig. 1)
The performance of a gyro depends on the
characteristics of the bearing. Thus, a gyro
bearing is required to demonstrate top grade
performance among the ultra-precision miniature
bearings. Gyros have two sets of bearings. One
set supports the rotor shaft running at high
speed and the other set supports the frame
(gimbal). Both must have stable, low frictional
torque. Principal types and application
environments of rolling bearings for gyros are
shown in Table 1.
The inch series of ultra-precision bearings are
almost exclusively used for rotors and gimbals.
Boundary dimensions and typical NSK bearing
numbers are shown in Table 2.
Special-shaped bearings dedicated to gyro
applications are also used in large quantity.
Table 1 Type and running conditions of gyro bearings
Application Principal bearing type Typical running conditions
Rotor
Angular contact ball bearing
End-cap ball bearing
12 000, 24 000 min
1
or 36 000 min
1
,
60 to 80C
helium gas
Gimbal
Deep groove ball bearing
Other special-shaped bearings
Oscillation within 2,
Normal temperatures to 80C,
Silicon oil or air
Fig. 1 Gyro type
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* Angular contact type bearing is also available for rotor.
Table 2 Boundary dimensions and bearing number of gyroscope bearings
Boundary dimensions (mm) Bearing numbers
d D B B1 r
(min.)
Open
Both-side
shielded
1.016
1.191
1.397
1.984
2.380
3.175
3.967
4.762
6.350
7.938
9.525
3.175
3.967
4.762
6.350
4.762
4.762
7.938
6.350
7.938
9.525
9.525
12.700
7.938
7.938
9.525
12.700
9.525
12.700
15.875
19.050
12.700
22.225
1.191
1.588
1.984
2.380
1.588

2.779
2.380
2.779
2.779
3.967
4.366
2.779
2.779
3.175
3.967
3.175
3.175
4.978
5.558
3.967
5.558

2.380
2.779
3.571

2.380
3.571
2.779
3.571
3.571
3.967
4.366
3.175
3.175
3.175
4.978
3.175
4.762
4.978
7.142
3.967
7.142
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.15
0.1
0.1
0.15
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.15
0.3
0.4
0.15
0.4
R 09
R 0
*R 1
*R 1-4
*R 133

*R 1-5
*R 144
R 2-5
*R 2-6
*R 2
R 2 A
R 155
R 156
R 166
*R 3
R 168 B
R 188
*R 4 B
*R 4 AA
R 1810
R 6

R 0 ZZ
R 1 ZZ
R 1-4 ZZ

R 133 ZZS
R 1-5 ZZ
R 144 ZZ
R 2-5 ZZ
R 2-6 ZZS
R 2 ZZ
R 2 AZZ
R 155 ZZS
R 156 ZZS
R 166 ZZ
R 3 ZZ
R 168 BZZ
R 188 ZZ
R 4 BZZ
R 4 AAZZ
R 1810 ZZ
R 6 ZZ
Boundary dimensions (mm) Bearing numbers
D1 C1 C2 Open,
with ange
Both-side shielded,
with ange

5.156
5.944
7.518
5.944
5.944
9.119
7.518
9.119
10.719
11.176

9.119
9.119
10.719
14.351
10.719
13.894
17.526

13.894
24.613

0.330
0.580
0.580
0.460

0.580
0.580
0.580
0.580
0.760

0.580
0.580
0.580
1.070
0.580
0.580
1.070

0.790
1.570

0.790
0.790
0.790

0.790
0.790
0.790
0.790
0.790
0.760

0.910
0.910
0.790
1.070
0.910
1.140
1.070

0.790
1.570

FR 0
FR 1
FR 1-4
FR 133

FR 1-5
FR 144
FR 2-5
FR 2-6
FR 2

FR 155
FR 156
FR 166
FR 3
FR 168 B
FR 188
FR 4 B

FR 1810
FR 6

FR 0 ZZ
FR 1 ZZ
FR 1-4 ZZ

FR 133 ZZS
FR 1-5 ZZ
FR 144 ZZ
FR 2-5 ZZ
FR 2-6 ZZS
FR 2 ZZ

FR 155 ZZS
FR 156 ZZS
FR 166 ZZ
FR 3 ZZ
FR 168 BZZ
FR 188 ZZ
FR 4 BZZ

FR 1810 ZZ
FR 6 ZZ
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(2) Characteristics of gyroscope bearings
(2.1) Rotor bearing
The rotor bearing is required to offer
extremely-low, torque at high speed, and free
from variation and long term stability. To meet
these demands, the bearing uses an oil-
immersed cage in most cases. A lubrication
method of injecting the lubricating oil dissolved
with solvent into a bearing is also available, but
this method requires adequate concentration
adjustment because the frictional torque is
affected by the oil amount (Fig. 2). In such an
event, the oil amount is adjusted through
centrifugal separation to obtain variation-free
running torque. A special bearing type, in which
an end cap is integrated with the outer ring,
may also be used (Fig. 3).
(2.2) Gimbal bearing
Requirements on the gimbal bearing as a
gyro output axis include low frictional torque
and vibration resistance. Table 3 shows the
maximum starting frictional torque for typical
bearings. Much smaller starting torque can be
obtained through precision machining of the
raceway groove and special design of the cage.
Fig. 3 Typical end-cap ball bearing
Fig. 2 Oil amount and running torque
Table 4 Specications of bearings for rotors and gimbals
Item Rotor bearing Gimbal bearing
Bearing type
Bearing accuracy
Lubrication
method
Cage
Ball accuracy
Bearing contact
angle ( )
Angular contact ball
CLASS 7P or above
Oil-immersed cage and self-
lubrication (dual use grease
available)
Laminated phenol
Around Grade 3
20 to 28
Deep groove ball or angular
contact ball
CLASS 5P or CLASS 7P
Oil lubrication, lled with an
adequate quantity
Steel sheet (low torque design)
Around Grade 5 or above

Table 3 Maximum starting torque

Bearing
No.
Measuring
load
mN {gf}
Radial internal clearance ( m)
MC2
3 to 8
MC3
5 to 10
MC4
8 to 13
MC5
13 to 20
MC6
20 to 28
Maximum starting torque ( Nm) {mgfmm}
R1
R1-5
R144
R2
R3
R4B
735
{75}
735
{75}
735
{75}
735
{75}
3 900
{400}
3 900
{400}
7.95
{810}
13.2
{1 350}
8.92
{910}
14.7
{1 500}
63.5
{6 500}
68.5
{7 000}
7.35
{750}
12.3
{1 250}
8.35
{840}
13.7
{1 400}
54.0
{5 500}
59.0
{6 000}
6.75
{690}
11.8
{1 200}
7.65
{780}
12.7
{1 300}
54.0
{5 500}
59.0
{6 000}
6.10
{620}
10.7
{1 090}
6.85
{700}
11.8
{1 200}
49.0
{5 000}
54.0
{5 500}
5.20
{530}
9.70
{990}
6.08
{620}
11.4
{1 160}
44.0
{4 500}
49.0
{5 000}
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13.2 Bearings for vacuum use
ball bearings for X-ray tube
A ball bearing for a rotary anode of an X-ray
tube is used under severe conditions such as
high vacuum, high temperature, and high
speed. An X-ray tube is constructed as shown
in Fig. 1, with the internal pressure set below
0.13 mPa (10
6
Torr). Thermoelectrons flow from
a cathode (filament) toward an anode (target) to
generate X-rays at the anode.
A rotor is a part of a motor and driven
electromagnetically from the outside. Common
speeds range from 3 000 to 10 000 min
1
. The
anode rotation involves inner ring or outer ring
rotation (Fig. 2). Generally, inner ring rotation
enables high rigidity and low bearing
temperature, but the construction becomes
complicated.
Because of heat generation of the anode, the
bearing reaches the maximum temperature of
400 to 500C on the anode side and the
bearing on the opposite side reaches a
temperature of 200 to 300C. The bearing is
therefore made from high-speed tool steel which
is superior in heat resistance.
Most X-ray tubes are used for medical
purposes and thus silent rotation is essential.
However, difficulty of enhancing the rigidity
because of its construction and change in the
bearing internal clearance under heavy
temperature fluctuation are hindrances to
vibration proof.
In this respect, minute care must be taken
during the design of a bearing and its
neighboring parts. The common range of
bearing bores is 6 to 10 mm. Fig. 3 shows
examples of typical constructions.
(a) is a type with pressed cage.
(b) has the entire outer ring raceway shaped
as a cylindrical surface.
(c) has one side of the outer ring raceway
shaped as a cylindrical surface to relieve
deviation of inner and outer rings (such as
caused by thermal expansion) in the axial
direction.
Note that (b) and (c) normally apply to full
complement type ball bearings.
Fig. 1 Typical construction of X-ray tube
Fig. 2 Anode bearing and rotating ring
Fig. 3 Typical construction of X-ray tube bearings
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One of the greatest challenges facing X-ray
tube ball bearings is the lubrication method.
Because of the vacuum and high temperature
environment, a solid lubricant is used with one
of the methods described below:
(1) Provision of laminated solid lubrication
(molybdenum disulfide) to the pocket surface of
a cage
(2) Provision of thin film of mild metal (silver or
lead) over the surface of balls, inner ring/outer
ring raceway
The method (2) above applies mostly to full-
complement type ball bearings and the thin film
is provided by plating, ion plating, etc. The
results of a durability test performed on a ball
bearing with a soft metal coating in a vacuum
are shown in Fig. 4. By the way, Fig. 4 shows
a comparison of the endurance time for different
conditions of ball bearings (8 mm in bore and
22 mm in outside diameter) that are rotated at
9 000 min
1
under an axial load of 20 N {2 kgf}
at 0.13 mPa {10
6
Torr} while at room
temperature. Fig. 5 shows a graph of the
change in running torque as a function of time.
The raceway wear becomes substantial only
when the balls are made of ceramics and there
is no lubrication. However, if a lubrication film is
provided for the raceway, then the torque
variation becomes small and stable. Fig. 6
shows an example of a test with the housing
temperature set at 300C for a ball bearing of
9.5 mm in bore and 22 mm in outside diameter
which rotates at 9 000 min
1
under an axial load
of 5 N {0.5 kgf} or 20 N {2 kgf}.

0 50 100
Time, h
Material
Lubrication Duration
Inner/outer
ring
Ball
Metal
Metal
a. No lubrication
b. Silver coated balls
c. Silver coated inner/
outer rings and balls
Ceramics
d. No lubrication
e. Silver coated inner/
outer rings
Fig. 4 Lubricating conditions and durable time (room temperature)
Fig. 5 Torque and duration
Fig. 6 Lubricating conditions and duration at high temperature
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13.3 Ball bearing for high vacuum
A ball bearing coated with a solid lubricant is
available for high-vacuum use where normal
lubricants or grease cannot be used. Table 1
shows the bearing number and boundary
dimensions of these bearings. They can be
classified into a type with a cage or a type
without cage (full complement type) which is
available with a flange or a shield to suit the
specific application.
A bearing with a cage can be made to
achieve low-torque stable rotation at low speeds
by selecting a cage material and shape suited
to the application. At high speeds, however, slip
friction grows between the cage and ball.
Accordingly, a full-complement type ball bearing
is better suited for high speeds. When
compared to a bearing with a cage, the full-
complement type ball bearing develops slightly
larger running torque due to slide contact
between balls, but develops less wear and less
torque fluctuation. As a result, a full-complement
type ball bearing is used for a wide range of
speeds from low to high.
Solid lubricants used include laminated
structures of soft metals such as Ag (silver) and
Pb (lead) and molybdenum disulfide (MoS2).
Table 2 and Figs. 1 through 3 show typical
friction and wear characteristics of bearings
lubricated via a thin film of solid lubricants at
100 to 9 000 min
1
. As is known from Table 2,
Ag is used when low wear is demanded while
Pb and MoS2 are used when low torque is
demanded.
Table 1 Boundary dimensions of a high-
vacuum ball bearings
Remarks This bearing type is available in open,
shielded, and full-complement types. The
material used is SAE 51440C.
Bearing No.
Boundary dimensions (mm)
d D B
U-694hS
U-625hS
U-626hS
U-627hS
U-608hS
U-629hS
U-6000hS
U-6200hS
U-6001hS
U-6201hS
U-6002hS
U-6202hS
U-6003hS
U-6203hS
U-6004hS
U-6204hS
U-6005hS
U-6205hS
U-6006hS
U-6206hS
U-6007hS
U-6207hS
U-6008hS
U-6208hS
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
12
12
15
15
17
17
20
20
25
25
30
30
35
35
40
40
11
16
19
22
22
26
26
30
28
32
32
35
35
40
42
47
47
52
55
62
62
72
68
80
4
5
6
7
7
8
8
9
8
10
9
11
10
12
12
14
12
15
13
16
14
17
15
18
Fig. 1 Speed and running torque
Remarks: Superior : Relatively inferior
Table 2 Characteristics of high-vacuum ball bearing
Kind of
coating
Friction characteristics
Wear
amount
Torque
Relationship with rotating speed
Relationship with
axial load with
Fig. 3
Relatively low
speed Fig. 1
Relatively high
speed Fig. 2
Ag
Large

Almost
no change

Increase along with

rotating speed

Rapid increase
along with load

Less

Pb
Normal

Almost
no change

Increase along with

rotating speed

Increase slightly
along with load

More than Ag

MoS2
Small

Almost
no change

Almost
no change

Increase slightly
along with load

More than Ag

Fig. 2 Speed and running torque

Fig. 3 Axial load and running torque
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13.4 Light-contact-sealed ball bearings
Bearings are required to have low torque
combined with high sealing effectiveness in
order to meet the machine requirements of
small-size, light-weight, and low-energy-
comsumption.
NSK has developed DDW seals to meet
these requirements. They have the following
advantages compared with DDU seals, which
are NSKs standard contact seals.
(1) There is light contact between the main seal
lip and inner ring because the support for the
main lip is long and thin resulting in low torque.
(2) The main lip contacts the bevelled portion of
the inner ring seal groove where, if there is
centrifugal force, the dust moves outward, so
the dust resistance is excellent.
(3) The main lip has outward contact with the
inner ring seal groove, so internal pressure does
not open the seal and allow grease leakage.
The available bearing bore diameters are 10
to 50 mm now. Please consult NSK about other
sizes.
In the case of nitrile rubber, the color code is
as follows:
DDW (light-contact seal): Green
DDU (standard contact seal): Brown
VV (non-contact seal): Black
Fig. 1 shows the design of DDW sealed
bearings and Fig. 2 shows the results of
evaluation tests.
Fig. 1 DDW sealed bearing
Fig. 2 Evaluation test results of DDW sealed bearings
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13.5 Bearing with integral shaft
In consideration of the need for improved
Audio-Visual (AV) and Office Automation (OA)
equipment, bearings used in rotary mechanisms
of small precision motors and so forth are
increasingly demanded to demonstrate much
higher performance. Enhanced quality of Video
Cassette Recorders (VCR) and Digital Audio
Terminals (DAT), increased density of Hard Disk
Drives (HDD), and improved printing quality of
Laser Beam Printers (LBP) have imposed severe
requirements on equipment. These severe
design requirements cover improvement of the
runout accuracy (rotational repetitive runout,
non-repetitive runout), low-noise, and reduction
of power consumption as well as being easy-to-
assemble. An NSK bearing with integral shaft is
available and meets these exacting demands.
The bearing with integral shaft is a unit, which
has no inner ring while having the raceway
groove directly on the shaft to incorporate a
preload spring between both outer rings (Fig. 1).
This type of bearing has the following
advantages over normal bearings:
(1) Improved recording/reproduction accuracy
Integration of the shaft and inner ring,
thereby eliminating movement of the shaft
caused by fitting between the shaft and inner
ring
Thick-wall design of the outer ring as
required, thereby reducing deformation of the
outer ring due to interference
(2) Reduced power consumption of motor
Integration of the shaft and inner ring,
thereby reducing the ball pitch diameter for
the same shaft diameter and resulting in a
decrease of torque
(3) High shaft rigidity and compactness
Integration of the shaft and inner ring,
thereby reducing the bearings outside
diameter for a given size shaft diameter.
(Example) 684ZZ: Shaft diameter 4 mm, outside
diameter 9 mm (without shaft)
4BVD: Shaft diameter 4 mm, outside
diameter 8 mm (with integral
shaft)
(4) Aiming at easy-to-assemble designs
No parts are required for preload adjustment
and preloading
No need for selective fitting and adhesion
securing of the shaft and inner ring
Specifications on the NSK bearing with integral
shaft are shown in Table 1.
RemarksConsult NSK for the shaft length.
Table 1 Specications on bearing with integral shaft
Boundary dimensions Basic load Ratings
(mm) (N) {kgf}
d D1 D2 W Cr Cor Cr Cor
3
4
5
6
7
8
6.45
8
9
10
13
15
7.05
10
10
12
15
17
3.5
4
4
4
5
6
435
550
640
710
980
1 330
124
173
223
271
365
505
45
56
65
73
100
135
13
18
23
28
37
52
Fig. 1 Composition and runout accuracy of bearing with integral shaft
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13.6 Bearings for electromagnetic
clutches in car air-conditioners
The electromagnetic clutch is an important
part and is necessary to activate the
compressor of a car air-conditioner. The
performance required of an electromagnetic
clutch bearing differs depending on the type of
compressor.
Table 1 shows the relationship between the
compressor type and the application conditions
for electromagnetic clutch bearings.
Values shown in Table 1 are the maximum
during practical operation. A bench test is made
under more severe conditions to confirm the
durability of the bearing.
The electromagnetic clutch bearing must
prove durable under these conditions. Principal
performances required of the bearing are listed
below:
Durability at high speed
Durability at high temperature
Bearing angular clearance should be kept
small to assure maintenance of a proper
clearance between disk and armature
When deciding the bearing specifications, the
appropriateness of the following points should
be considered:
Bearing internal design for high speed and
longer life
Long-life grease for high temperatures and
high speeds
Proper radial clearance
Effective sealing system with low grease
leakage and superior in terms of dust proof
and water proof
Most of the bearings for electromagnetic
clutches have a bore in the range of 30 to 45
mm. One common arrangement is to use a pair
of single-row deep groove ball bearings, and
another is to use a double-row angular contact
ball bearing.
A bearing for an electromagnetic clutch is
required to have high speed, long grease life,
proper internal clearance, and superior seal
effectiveness. NSK bearings for electromagnetic
clutches have the dimensions and features
described below to meet the above
performance requirements:
(1) Bearing type and dimensions
An electromagnetic clutch bearing is described
below, and its representative bearing numbers
and boundary dimensions are shown in Table 2.
Fig. 1 Electromagnetic clutch for a
reciprocating type compressor
Fig. 2 Electromagnetic clutch for axial type
and rotary type compressors
Table 2 Boundary dimensions of electromagnetic clutch bearings
Bearing type Bearing No.
Boundary dimensions (mm)
d D B r (min.)
Single-row deep
groove ball bearing
(2 bearings)
6006
6008
30
40
55
68
132
152
1
1
Double-row angular
contact ball bearing
30BD40
35BD219
40BD219
30BD4718
35BD5020
35BD5220
30
35
40
30
35
35
55
55
62
47
50
52
23
20
24
18
20
20
1
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.3
0.5
Table 1 Compressor type and bearing running conditions
Running conditions of
clutch bearing
Compressor type
Reciprocating Vane Scroll Swash Plate
Rotating ring
Clutch ON Inner and outer rings Outer ring Outer ring Outer ring
Clutch OFF Outer ring Outer ring Outer ring Outer ring
Maximum speed (min
1
) 5 500 7 000 12 000 9 000
Maximum bearing temperature (C) Inner ring 120 120 120 160
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(1.1) Double-row angular contact ball bearings
This type of bearing is used in the greatest
quantity as an electromagnetic clutch bearing
and common features include those listed
below:
Easier to handle and superior in economy to
a combination of single-row deep groove ball
bearings
Use of plastic cage (long life)
Securing of a contact angle (generally 25)
favorable for pulley overhang
(1.2) Combination of single-row deep groove
ball bearings
In most cases, this type is replaced by
double-row angular contact ball bearings. At
present, they are still used in relatively large
vehicles and general industrial machinery.
(2) Dedicated grease
NSK has developed dedicated greases ENS
and ENR that ensure long life under high-
temperature and high-speed conditions.
These greases are already in practical use.
The main features of ENS and ENR greases
can be described as follows:
Superior in resistance at high temperature.
Long grease life is ensured even at the high
temperature of 160C.
Less grease leakage due to superior
shearing stability
Ensures longer grease life and high anti-
rusting performance by the addition of a
suitable anti-rusting agent. In particular, ENR
grease has superior anti-rusting performance
and inhibits rusting even if some moisture or
relatively salty water penetrates to the inside.
(3) Bearing seal
The following performances are required of a
bearing seal for an electromagnetic clutch:
Less grease leakage
Superior dust and water resistance
Small torque
NSK seals have a good balance of the above
performances (Table 3). NSK offers the types of
seals shown on the next page.
Table 3 Type and performance of NSK bearing seals
Seal performance
Seal type
DU DUK DUM
Grease leakage Fair Good Superior
Seal effectiveness
(dust and water resistance)
Fair Good Superior
Torque Good Good Good
Seal groove-seal lip
contact condition
One-point
(with air hole)
Two-point
(without air hole)
One-point
(without air hole)
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13.7 Sealed clean bearings for
transmissions
A sealed clean bearing for a transmission is a
bearing with a special seal that can prevent
entry of foreign matters into a gear box and
thereby extend the fatigue life of a bearing
substantially.
This type of bearing has proven in actual
transmission endurance tests to have a
durability life which is 6 to 10 times longer than
that of standard ball bearings.
The special seal prevents harmful, extremely-
small foreign matters suspended in the gear oil
from entering the gear box. Thereby minimizing
the number of dents and foreign matter that
become embedded in the raceway. The bearing
fatigue pattern is thus changed from a surface
fatigue pattern to an internal fatigue pattern (a
reference to be used in judgment of the bearing
fatigue), which contributes to extension of the
bearing life. This is not much affected by the
recent trend to use low viscosity gear oil, either.
In these respects, this kind of bearing is better
than open type bearings.
Sealed clean bearings as described above
are generally called transmission (TM) ball
bearings. They are dedicated bearings for use in
transmission applications and have the following
major features:
1. Satisfactory design and specifications for a
transmission bearing
2. Grease with an affinity for gear oil is filled to
assist initial lubrication
3. The seal lip construction allows inflow of
lubricating oil while preventing entry of foreign
matters. (Fig. 1)
4. Lower torque when compared with normal
contact seal bearings
These TM ball bearings are produced as
series products as shown in Table 1. TM ball
bearings have the same nominal dimensions as
the open type bearing series 62 and 63
currently in use. Thus, they can readily be
substitued.
Fig. 1 Sectional and expanded views
Table 1 Specications of TM ball bearings
Bearing
No.
Boundary dimensions Basic load ratings
(mm) (N) {kgf}
d D B Cr C0r Cr C0r
TM203
TM303
TM204
TM304
TM2/22
TM3/22
TM205
TM305
TM2/28
TM3/28
TM206
TM306
TM2/32
TM3/32
TM207
TM307
TM208
TM308
TM209
TM309
TM210
TM310
TM211
TM311
TM212
TM312
TM213
TM313
TM214
TM314
17
17
20
20
22
22
25
25
28
28
30
30
32
32
35
35
40
40
45
45
50
50
55
55
60
60
65
65
70
70
40
47
47
52
50
56
52
62
58
68
62
72
65
75
72
80
80
90
85
100
90
110
100
120
110
130
120
140
125
150
12
14
14
15
14
16
15
17
16
18
16
19
17
20
17
21
18
23
19
25
20
27
21
29
22
31
23
33
24
35
9 550
13 600
12 800
15 900
12 900
18 400
14 000
20 600
16 600
26 700
19 500
26 700
20 700
29 400
25 700
33 500
29 100
40 500
31 500
53 000
35 000
62 000
43 500
71 500
52 500
82 000
57 500
92 500
62 000
104 000
4 800
6 650
6 600
7 900
6 800
9 250
7 850
11 200
9 500
14 000
11 300
15 000
11 600
17 000
15 300
19 200
17 800
24 000
20 400
32 000
23 200
38 500
29 300
44 500
36 000
52 000
40 000
60 000
44 000
68 000
975
1 390
1 300
1 620
1 320
1 870
1 430
2 100
1 700
2 730
1 980
2 720
2 120
3 000
2 620
3 400
2 970
4 150
3 200
5 400
3 600
6 300
4 450
7 300
5 350
8 350
5 850
9 450
6 350
10 600
490
675
670
805
695
940
800
1 150
970
1 430
1 150
1 530
1 190
1 730
1 560
1 960
1 820
2 450
2 080
3 250
2 370
3 900
2 980
4 550
3 700
5 300
4 100
6 100
4 500
6 950
292
NSK special bearings
293
13.8 Double-row cylindrical roller
bearings, NN30 T series
(with polyamide resin cage)
For machine tool spindle systems which
require particularly high rigidity, double-row
cylindrical roller bearings (NN30 series) are used
in increasing quantities. New machine tools are
required to have the following improvements:
reduction of the machining time, enhancement
of the surface finishing accuracy through
reduction of cutting resistance, extension of the
tool life, and performance of light, high-speed
cutting of materials such as aluminum, graphite,
and copper.
NSK has developed double-row cylindrical
roller bearings to meet these requirements.
These bearings have polyamide cages which
are far superior in high speed, low friction, and
low noise over conventional types. Key features
are listed below:
(1) Superiority in high speed
The polyamide cage is extremely light (about
1/6 that of copper alloy) and satisfactory in self-
lubrication, with a lower coefficient of friction. As
a result, heat generation is small and superior
high speed characteristics are obtainable during
high-speed rotation.
(2) Low noise
Low coefficient of friction, superior vibration
absorption, and dampening contribute to
reduction of the cage-induced noise to a level
lower than that of conventional types.
(3) Extension of grease life
The polyamide cage avoids metallic contact
with rollers while offering superior wear
resistance. Accordingly, grease discoloration
and deterioration due to wear of the cage is
minimized, helping to further extend the grease
life.
Polyamide cage are also used in single-row
cylindrical roller bearings (N10 series). They are
used mainly as bearings for the rear side of the
spindle and are now marketed as the N10B T
series.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Rotating speed and temperature rise
Fig. 3 Temperature change during endurance test
294
NSK special bearings
295
13.9 Single-row cylindrical roller
bearings, N10B T series
(cage made of polyamide resin)
Bearings to support the rear portion of the
head spindle in machining centers and NC
lathes are exposed to the belt tension and
transmission gear reaction. Accordingly, double-
row cylindrical roller bearings with large load
capacity are used.
The number of applications are increasing for
a drive system with a motor directly coupled or
a motor built-in system with a motor arranged
directly inside the spindle to meet the demand
for faster spindle speeds. In this case, the
single-row cylindrical roller bearing has come to
be increasingly used because it can reduce the
load acting on the rear support bearing and
minimize heat generation in the bearing.
NSK has developed the N10B T series of
bearings with polyamide cages for single-row
cylindrical roller bearings (N10 series).
Key features of these bearings are listed
below:
(1) The tapered bore bearing has been included,
in addition to the cylindrical bore bearing, into
series products. The tapered bore bearing
allows easy setting of a proper radial internal
clearance through adjustment of the axial push-
in amount of the inner ring.
(2) The use of a developed polyamide cage
proves favorable for use with grease and oil-air
lubrication.
The developed polyamide cage is the same
as the one used in the NN30B T series.
Polyamide cages extend the grease life beyond
that obtained with conventional copper alloy
machined cages. Moreover, change of the cage
guide method from the inner ring guide to the
roller guide makes it easier to supply lubricating
oil to the target zone between the cage bore
surface and inner ring outside surface by an oil-
air lubrication.
Accordingly, the design specifications are
different from those of the conventional N10
series (as described in the bearing general
catalog and the precision rolling bearing catalog
for machining tools).
Bearing No.
Cylindrical
bore
Tapered
bore
N1007B T
N1008B T
N1009B T
N1010B T
N1011B T
N1012B T
N1013B T
N1014B T
N1015B T
N1016B T
N1017B T
N1018B T
N1019B T
N1020B T
N1021B T
N1022B T
N1024B T
N1026B T
N1007B TKR
N1008B TKR
N1009B TKR
N1010B TKR
N1011B TKR
N1012B TKR
N1013B TKR
N1014B TKR
N1015B TKR
N1016B TKR
N1017B TKR
N1018B TKR
N1019B TKR
N1020B TKR
N1021B TKR
N1022B TKR
N1024B TKR
N1026B TKR
Boundary dimensions (mm) Basic load ratings
(N) {kgf}
d D B r
(min.)
r1
(min.)
Ew Cr C0r Cr C0r
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
120
130
62
68
75
80
90
95
100
110
115
125
130
140
145
150
160
170
180
200
14
15
16
16
18
18
18
20
20
22
22
24
24
24
26
28
28
33
1
1
1
1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.5
1.5
1.5
2
2
2
2
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
55
61
67.5
72.5
81
86.1
91
100
105
113
118
127
132
137
146
155
165
182
22 900
25 200
30 000
31 000
40 500
42 500
45 000
55 000
56 500
69 500
71 000
83 500
85 000
87 000
112 000
130 000
136 000
166 000
25 000
27 700
34 500
36 500
48 500
53 000
58 000
71 500
74 500
93 000
97 000
114 000
119 000
124 000
155 000
180 000
196 000
238 000
2 340
2 570
3 100
3 150
4 100
4 350
4 600
5 650
5 750
7 100
7 250
8 500
8 700
8 850
11 400
13 200
13 800
16 900
2 550
2 830
3 500
3 700
4 900
5 400
5 900
7 300
7 600
9 500
9 900
11 600
12 100
12 600
15 800
18 400
20 000
24 300
296
NSK special bearings
297
13.10 Sealed clean bearings for rolling
mill roll neck
A large quantity of roll cooling water (or rolling
oil) or scales is splasthed around the roll neck
bearing of the rolling mill. Moreover, the roll and
chock must be removed and installed quickly. In
this environment, the oil seal provided on the
chock may be readily damaged and the roll
neck bearing may be exposed to entry of
cooling water or scale.
Upon investigation, used grease from the
bearing was found to be high in water content.
Also, the bearing raceway often shows
numerous dents due to inclusion of foreign
matter, indicating progress of fatigue on the
raceway surface.
The roll neck sealed clean bearing, which
NSK has developed on the basis of the above
investigation and analytical results, is already
employed in large quantity inside and outside of
Japan.
Features of the roll neck sealed clean bearing
are listed below:
(1) Reduce the frequency of grease
replenishment. The conventional man-hour
needed for grease supply each day per bearing
becomes totally unnecessary. In this way,
maintenance costs can be reduced substantially.
(2) Seals are incorporated on both ends of the
bearing, thus eliminating the possibility of
damaging a seal during handling and effectively
preventing entry of water and scale into the
bearing. As a result, the rolling fatigue life can
be improved substantially and there are fewer
accidental seizures.
(3) The grease consumption can be reduced.
For example, when assuming a case of three
turns of chock for the cold rolling mill work rolls
of five stands, the total number of bearings
becomes 60 (4 5 stands 3 turns) and, in
this case, 10 to 15 tons of grease can be saved
annually.
(4) The cleaning interval of a bearing can be
extended. Conventional interval of partial
cleaning every three months or so can be
extended to every six months or more, thereby
reducing the amount of maintenance work.
However, the optimum interval needs to be
determined after considering and experimenting
with the particular conditions of the specific
rolling mill.
(5) Reduction of the grease supply man-hour
and of the grease consumption can decrease
the contamination around a roll mill and roll
shop and thus improves the cleanliness of the
work environment.
Fig. 1 shows a typical assembly of a sealed
clean bearing for the roll neck. Table 1 shows
typical dimensions of a representative sealed
clean bearing. For details, refer to the NSK
catalog Large-Size Rolling Bearings, CAT. No.
E125.
Fig. 1 Typical assembly of sealed clean bearing for roll neck
Table 1 Boundary dimensions of a sealed clean bearing for a roll neck
Bearing No.
Boundary dimensions (mm)
d D B4 C4
STF 343 KVS 4551 Eg
STF 457 KVS 5951 Eg
STF 482 KVS 6151 Eg
343.052
457.200
482.600
457.098
596.900
615.950
254.000
276.225
330.200
254.000
279.400
330.200
298
NSK special bearings
299
13.11 Bearings for chain conveyors
Many chain conveyors are used to transport
semi-finished products and finished products
(coil, etc.) between processes in a steelmaking
plant. Bearings dedicated to these chain
conveyors are used. The inner ring is fixed to
the pin connecting the link plates while the
outer ring functions as a wheel to carry the load
on the rail by rolling.
Though varying in design depending on the
purpose, typical conveyors used in steelmaking
plant are shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
The bearing for chain conveyors rotates with
outer rings at extremely low speed while being
exposed to relatively heavy load and shock
load. They are also used in poor environments
with lots of water and scale at high temperature.
In view of enhancing the breakdown strength by
providing the roller (outer ring) with high wear
resistance, a thick-wall design is employed and
carburization or special heat treatment is made
to increase the shock resistance. A full-
complement type cylindrical roller bearing is
designed to sustain these heavy loads. A
double-row cylindrical roller bearing is not
needed usually.
Either the S type (side seal type, Fig. 3) or
labyrinth type (Figs. 4 and 5) is available. Thus,
dust-proof and water-resistance as well as
grease sealing are ensured. In particular, the S
type has achieved further improvements in seal
effectiveness through the use of a contact seal.
Normally, the outer ring outside has a
cylindrical surface. There are various types:
some with the outer ring width longer than the
inner ring width (Figs. 3 and 4) and some with
the outer ring and inner ring widths nearly equal
(Fig. 5). Features of the chain conveyor bearing
may be summarized as follows:
(1) The rollers (outer rings) are thick and made
resistant to shock load and wear through
carburization or special heat treatment.
(2) Special tempering allows use at high
temperature.
(3) Optimum grease is filled for maintenance free
operation, ensuring superior durability and
economic feasibility.
(4) The seal construction is superior in grease
sealing and dust- and water-proof, with a
measure incorporated to prevent dislodgement
of the seal by shock. In particular, the S type,
which uses a contact seal, can realize improved
sealing. The benefits of improved sealing include
extension of the bearing life, substantial
reduction of both supply grease and supply
man-hours, and even cleaner surroundings.
Typical specifications on this bearing are
shown in Table 1. Please contact NSK for
information on bearings not shown in Table 1.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
300
NSK special bearings
301
Table 1 Representative chain conveyor bearings
Example
gure
Bearing No. Dimensions (mm)
S-type Labyrinth type d d1 D C B B1

28RCV13
30RCV16
30RCV17
30RCV21
30RCV23
30RCV25
38RCV07
38RCV13
38RCV19

41RCV07

45RCV09

28RCV05
28RCV06
30RCV07
30RCV09
30RCV05

38RCV05

38RCV06
41RCV05
41RCV06
45RCV06
48RCV02
70RCV02
4
3,4
3,4
3,4
3,4
3
3
3
3,4
3
4
3,4
4
3,4
5
5
28.2
28.2
30.2
30.3
30.2
30.3
30.3
38.25
38.7
38.7
38.25
41.75
41.75
45.3
48.2
70
44.03
39.95
45
50.03
45
50.03
50.03
55.75
56
56
55.75
64.16
64.16
70.03

125
125
135
135
135
135
135
150
150
150
150
175
175
180
140
180
50
55
71
65
55
65
65
70
70
70
70
80
85
90
50
80
91.4
85.4
110
103
94
111
105
114.2
114.2
116
114.2
125
134.8
140.6

65
60
78
78
62
78
70
83.2
76
78
75
85
90.5
95

Basic load ratings

S-type Labyrinth type
(N) {kgf} (N) {kgf}
Cr C0r Cr C0r Cr C0r Cr C0r

160 000
275 000
253 000
196 000
253 000
242 000
294 000
294 000
294 000

380 000

435 000

177 000
330 000
298 000
215 000
298 000
282 000
350 000
350 000
350 000

485 000

590 000

16 400
28 000
25 800
20 000
25 800
24 700
30 000
30 000
30 000

39 000

44 500

18 100
34 000
30 500
22 000
30 500
28 700
35 500
35 500
35 500

49 500

60 000

198 000
175 000
285 000
253 000
196 000

305 000

305 000
380 000
415 000
485 000
229 000
380 000
233 000
198 000
350 000
298 000
215 000

365 000

365 000
485 000
540 000
690 000
278 000
675 000
20 200
17 800
29 100
25 800
20 000

31 000

31 000
39 000
42 000
49 500
23 400
39 000
23 800
20 200
35 500
30 500
22 000

37 500

37 500
49 500
55 000
70 500
28 400
69 000
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
302
NSK special bearings
303
13.12 Large-size spherical plain
bearings
The spherical plain bearing is a plain bearing
having an aligning function to compensate for
some off-centering between the shaft and
housing during installation or use. In view of its
construction, this type of bearing is used in
applications where oscillation or rotation occurs
at relatively low speeds.
A radial type spherical plain bearing as shown
in Fig. 1 can carry a radial load and an axial
load (if it is small). This bearing proves to be
highly reliableparticularly against shock loads
or when the radial load changes direction by
180 during oscillation. The bearing material
used is a high-carbon chromium bearing steel
superior in wear resistance which is given a
phosphate coating and molybdenum disulfide
coating over the slide contact surface after a
grinding finish.
Spherical plain bearings are used widely in
general industrial machinery, construction
machinery, and steelmaking machinery. The
recent trend of demands, however, is toward
larger size bearings. Boundary dimensions and
maximum allowable load of large-size spherical
plain bearings are shown in Table 1, in addition
to the series bearings shown in the NSK catalog
Pr. No. E1419.
These boundary dimension series are also
standard in the international industry.
Be sure to contact NSK when selecting a
bearing because careful consideration must be
given to load magnitude, direction, oscillation
cycle, speed, oscillation angle, ambient
conditions, and lubrication method.
Fig. 1 Radial spherical plain bearing
Table 1 Specications on large-size spherical plain bearing
Bearing No.
Boundary dimensions (mm) Static load capacity
(N) {kgf}
d D B C d1
(reference)
Cs Cs
180SPR595
200SPR595
220SPR595
240SPR595
260SPR595
280SPR595
300SPR595
320SPR059
340SPR059
360SPR059
380SPR059
400SPR059
420SPR059
440SPR059
460SPR059
480SPR059
500SPR059
180
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
340
360
380
400
420
440
460
480
500
260
290
320
340
370
400
430
440
460
480
520
540
560
600
620
650
670
105
130
135
140
150
155
165
160
160
160
190
190
190
218
218
230
230
80
100
100
100
110
120
120
135
135
135
160
160
160
185
185
195
195
192
212
238
265
285
310
330
344
366
388
407
429
450
472
494
516
536
10 600 000
14 700 000
16 200 000
17 700 000
21 100 000
24 700 000
26 500 000
30 500 000
32 000 000
33 500 000
42 000 000
44 000 000
46 000 000
56 500 000
59 000 000
64 500 000
67 000 000
1 080 000
1 500 000
1 650 000
1 800 000
2 150 000
2 520 000
2 700 000
3 100 000
3 250 000
3 400 000
4 300 000
4 500 000
4 700 000
5 750 000
6 000 000
6 600 000
6 850 000
304
NSK special bearings
305
13.13 RCC bearings for railway rolling
stock
Recent trains as well as the rolling stock are
required to be high speeds and maintenance-
free to satisfy the technical trends and
environments.
Among the railway rolling stock, the axlebox
bearings which run under the severe conditions
such as large vibration and strong shocks when
passing the rail joints or points, harsh
environments with dust, rain and snow, are
required to be high reliability for a long time.
NSK developed RCC bearings (Sealed
cylindrical roller bearings for railway axle) to
meet the above requirements. The RCC
(Rotating end Cap type Cylindrical roller
bearing) is a sealed bearing unit in which
specially designed oil seals are attached directly
to both ends of a double-row cylindrical roller
bearing with double collars and filled with a
dedicated long-life grease. (Fig. 1) The exclusive
greases are the greases which are popularly
used at AAR (Association of American
Railroads) or long-life grease for axlebox
developed by NSK.
The RCC bearings have the following features.
1. Unit construction, enabling easy handling.
2. The axle end can be exposed simply by
removing an end cap, facilitating flaw
detection of the axles or grinding of axles.
3. The roller and cage sub-unit can be removed
from inner and outer rings during
disassembly, making cleaning and inspection
easier.
4. This unit bearing has an anti-rusting coating
applied over the outer ring outside. An
adaptor to be set on the outer ring is
enough for a bearing box, thereby making
the construction around the bearing simpler
and reducing the weight.
Now, due to the good results, RCC bearings
are widely used in new electric and passenger
cars of both private and semi-national (JR)
railways in Japan. Specifications of principal
NSK RCC bearing units are shown in Table 1.
Unit No.
d
J-801 130
J-803 120
J-805 120
J-806 120
J-807 130
J-810A 120
J-811 120
J-814 130
J-816 130
J-817 120
J-818 90
J-819 120
J-820 85
Table 1 Specications on RCC bearing units
Boundary dimensions (mm) Basic dynamic load rating
Bearing No.
(reference) D B T Cr (N)
240 160 160 825 000 130JRF03A
220 188 175 850 000 120JRF04A
220 157 155 765 000 120JRF06
220 172 160 765 000 120JRF07
240 160 160 825 000 130JRF03
220 185.5 160 765 000 120JRF09
220 204 160 815 000 120JRT07
230 185.5 160 800 000 130JRF05
240 160 160 825 000 130JRF03A
220 175 175 850 000 120JRF04J
154 107 115 315 000 90JRF01
230 185.5 170 945 000 120JRF10
154 135 105 365 000 85JRF01
Fig. 1 Construction of RCC bearing